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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.80, 1,079.46 and 703.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.80, 1,079.46 and 703.98 is: 1,052.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.80 : 1,079.46 = 703.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.80/1,079.46 = 703.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.80x = 1,079.46 × 703.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.80x = 759,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,918.25/721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.81

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